News Briefs (Nov. 23, 2014)Offices closing for Thanksgiving The city of Russellville offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. The Hughes Community Center in Russellville will also be closed Thursday and Friday. Christmas Parade entry deadline The entry deadline for the Russellville Christmas Parade is at noon Monday, Dec. 1. Due to time constraints, entries will not be accepted past this time. Parade entry forms are available at the Recreation and Pa...

News Briefs (Nov. 22, 2014)Fund for Williamson family open After losing their home to a recent fire, the Williamson family is seeking community support. Just before 3 p.m. on Oct. 26, Tracie and Bryan Williamson’s home, located on Dodson Lane in Russellville, was destroyed. Though neither Tracie and Bryan, nor their daughters Sydney and Whitley were injured, the family lost all of their possessions in the fire. First State Bank has opened the Williamson Family Fund for ...

News Briefs (Nov. 21, 2014)Blood drive to benefit resident The Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) encourages all area residents to donate at a blood drive to benefit Alivia Bartlett from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Russellville First Assembly. For each donor, Bartlett’s family will receive credit for fees associated with her blood transfusion. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling Arkansas Blood Institute at (877) 340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org. Cyclone W...

News Briefs (Nov. 20, 2014)Holiday Jubilee location change River Valley Arts Center’s annual major fundraiser, Holiday Jubilee 2014, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the St. John Parish Hall by St. John Catholic Church on West Main Street in Russellville. The evening will feature the Jazz Reunion Band, mingling with friends and artists, feasting on heavy hors d’oeuvres and bidding on lots of art and items in live and silent auctions. Call (479) 968-2452 for tickets. Habit...

News Briefs (Nov. 19, 2014)Russellville Culture Club meeting The Russellville Culture Club will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Judy Baker. American Legion Jamboree The American Legion Jamboree will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday and will feature The Williams Brothers including Leaman and Aubry Williams, Leo Eddleman, Frances Jones and George and Vickie Keith. There will be no jamboree next Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. River Valley Master Naturalists mee...

News Briefs (Nov. 16, 2014)Russellville Christmas Parade entry deadline The entry deadline for the Russellville Christmas Parade is noon Monday, Dec. 1. Due to time constraints, entries will not be accepted past this time. Parade entry forms are available at the Recreation and Parks Department office at 1000 E. Parkway Drive in Russellville or online at www.russellvillearkansas.org. For more information, call 968-1272. Russellville Christmas Parade information In order ...

News Briefs (Nov. 15, 2014)Crow Mountain Crime Watch meeting Tuesday The Crow Mountain Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Welcome Hill Community Building. Everyone is welcome to attend. PCLS Bookends Book Club meeting The Pope County Library System Bookends Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in Heritage Hall located next door to Russellville Public Library. The PCLS Book Club will discuss the book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbra Kingsolver. For m...

News Briefs (Nov. 13, 2014)Logic and accuracy testing today The Pope County Election Commission will conduct logic and accuracy testing on equipment and media to be used during the general election runoff at 8:30 a.m. today. Public demonstration will follow at noon. The testing and demonstration will be held at Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, in Russellville. Business After Hours today The Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce wi...

News Briefs (Nov. 12, 2014)Cattlemen’s meeting The Pope County Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Russellville First Assembly of God fellowship hall for the regular monthly meeting. The program and barbecue meal will be sponsored by Merial Pharmaceuticals and presented by representative Randy Schilling. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Members are asked to bring potluck desserts. For more information, call (479) 968-4573. America...

News Briefs (Nov. 11, 2014)Pope County Riding Club meeting The Pope County Riding Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the arena. For more information, call (479) 747-9730. Russellville Library programs this week Ms. Emily invites all area children to a “Frozen” party at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Heritage Hall next to the Russellville Public Library. A movie showing will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Teens will celebrate International Games Day...

News Briefs (Nov. 9, 2014)Veterans Day event The River Valley Veterans Coalition and the Salute to Freedom Task Force would like to invite all area veterans to a celebration at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Depot Park in Russellville. The event will honor the National Guard and Reservists from all branches, both past and present, with the presentation of a Challenge Coin, which are designed and minted especially for them. For more information, call Bill Hefley at (479) 967-2630...

News Briefs (Nov. 8, 2014)St. John Catholic Veterans Appreciation St. John Catholic School in Russellville will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Program at 10 a.m. on Monday in the parish hall. Veterans will be honored for their service. A program will be held with guest speakers and presentations by the students. The public is invited. Business After Hours set Thursday The Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours from 5-6:30 p.m. Thurs...

News Briefs (Nov. 6, 2014)Commission meeting today The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. today at Pope County Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, in Russellville. Football Booster Club tailgate The Russellville Football Booster Club will host a tailgate from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday just outside Cyclone Stadium prior to the Russellville Cyclones game against the Siloam Springs Panthers. Chili will be served with all of the fixings....

News Briefs (Nov. 5, 2014)American Legion Jamboree The American Legion Jamboree, set to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut, will feature the Classic Country Band with members Joe Fougerousse, Freddie Davis, Billy Tanner, Gary Lee, Robert Simpson and Glen Heaton. Main Street Mission open house Main Street Mission will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the Mission Kitchen. Cake and punch will be served, and every...

News Briefs (Nov. 4, 2014)PTO 5K Walk/Run The Harvest Moon 5K Walk/Run sponsored by the Russellville Junior High School PTO will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at RJHS. For more information, contact Denise Stringer at (479) 264-0193 or denise@promtg.us or Al Harpenau at al.harpenau@russellvilleschools.net. Historical Society meeting The quarterly meeting of the Johnson County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Clarksville City Hall. The speaker wi...

News Briefs (Nov. 2, 2014)Mistletoe Market this week The seventh annual Mistletoe Market Shop for a Cause is set for Friday and Saturday at the L.V. Williamson Boys and Girls Club at 600 E. 16th St. in Russellville. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley. Gift items and merchandise will include art, beauty products, clothing, fall and holiday items, home décor, baby items, jewelry, toys and other gifts of all kinds. The market will be hel...